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I’m a good view addict. I think it’s fair to say my traveling pattern is constantly searching for the best view, and Barcelona was no exception. Over the 3 weeks in Barcelona leading up to this point I was always eyeing this huge church on top of the mountain behind the city. While strolling around the streets I would keep getting glimpses of it and told myself I had to get up there before I left.

The church is called the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (or the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor) and it sits on top of Mount Tibidabo. There is an amusement park at the base of the church, and everywhere you go has breathtaking views. I was surprised more people I talked to hadn’t been there or even knew about it. Maybe people think it’s out of the way, but it’s actually very easy to get to and completely worth the time to get there.

Easiest way to get to the top of Mount Tibidabo and to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from Barcelona: Take the T2A bus from Plaça de Catalunya. It takes you directly there in about 30 minutes and costs 2.95 euros each way. *Very Important- the T2 bus only operates during the summer months when the amusement park is open. If you’re traveling outside of the summer months here are some other options to get to the top.

From where the bus drops you off it’s about a 10 minute walk up the hill to the church. You can then choose to see the view from the first 2 levels of the church, or pay 3 euros to ride the elevator to it’s highest points. Obviously I chose the best views 🙂 What’s even better is you get a 360 degree view of the entire area of Barcelona- from the ocean, to the inner city and then out to the rolling green hills of Spain.

After you’re finished soaking in the views from the church you can walk down and enjoy more views from the amusement park! If you have kids they’ll have fun playing on the rides, but the park it’s just for families. I got myself a refreshing glass of Cava and enjoyed every last view from the mountain.

This day was one of my last spent in Barcelona and I am so glad I fit in this trip to Mount Tibidabo before leaving. Later that night I went on a wine and tapas tour in the city, another thing I HIGHLY recommend! I’ll have all the details coming in the next post along with pictures and links so you can sign-up for this tour on your next visit.